To many Christians-and one suspects to not a few ministers!-the Book of Revelation is virtually a closed book. Occasionally a preacher may "borrow" a text from it on which to base an address, but systematic exposition of the Apocalypse is rare in the pulpit today. The reason is not far to seek. The average layman is undoubtedly both mystified and a trifle repelled by the incomprehensible imagery of the Book, while the minister is perhaps intimidated by the prospect of a venture upon so enigmatic a theme.

Professor Torrance in this remarkable series of sermons not only opens up a much neglected book, but succeeds in giving it a startlingly contemporaneous significance; the cobwebs of prejudice are blown away and the ancient pages speak to the here and now with the surprising freshness of discovery. The last few years have witnessed a considerable revival of interest in expository preaching. The apocalyptic nature of our own times has revealed the hollowness and superficiality of a good deal of modern preaching. The Author takes us to the roots, and an ancient and enigmatic book speaks to us in no un- certain voice. This is expository preaching at its best; at once faithful to Holy Scripture and at the same time relevant for our day and generation.

http://www.theologicalstudies.org.uk/theo_torrance.html

http://www.victorshepherd.on.ca/Heritage/Torrance.ht